I'm Too Nervous To Tell

It is good you are reaching out and wanting support.  Having thoughts of suicide is serious and letting others know so you can get help is very important.  You asked if you should write a friend telling them you are suicidal.  If your friend can provide you help or support you with letting a parent, counselor or other adult know you are feeling this bad, it would be a good idea.  Sometimes friends are not sure what to do and that could hurt your feelings.  So, be prepared, try not be hurt if they are not as understanding as you would expect them to be.  It isn't because they don't care, it could be they are not sure of what you are needing and may not have the exact words or support you need.

We do want to help you with your feelings of suicide.  We want to encourage you to call us, tell someone in your family or go a visit with a Doctor so you can be heard and so you can get help soon.  Suicide is an indication your pain is more than you can handle on your own and needs to be talked about to find better solutions.  You may be depressed or have a lot of stress in your life.  This needs to be talked about to find better ways to handle those difficult emotions. 

You could find help with counseling or using good coping skills like prayer, music, exercise and many others.  We are  here for you and want to help you.  We have wonderful counselors that are available 24 hours/day.  If you can call us and speak to one of them we will listen and provide you support and ideas on what can  happen so you can get on a path to feeling better.

Here are a few articles that also may be helpful.

Suicidal Thoughts

Depression

Take care,

Anne, Counselor